Symonds Yat ferry, Herefordshire 1976
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The tranquil river valley scenery of the Wye Valley is captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph from 1976. The archival image features the traditional hand-pulled cable ferry at Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, as it carries passengers across the dark, reflective waters of the River Wye. On the far bank, a series of charming white-washed cottages with steep gabled roofs are nestled into the lush, densely wooded hillside of the Wye Gorge. A small stone staircase leads from the water’s edge up toward the riverside properties. The soft summer light highlights the deep greens of the forest and the peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere of this popular border destination. This factual record documents one of the few remaining traditional cable ferries in England during the mid-1970s, illustrating the enduring appeal of the Herefordshire landscape.
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